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School Summary
School TypeOther Independent School
Other
AdmissionsNot collected
School AddressCold Ash
Thatcham
RG18 9JJ
Phone 01635 200286
Local Authority West Berkshire
Age Range11 - 18
  
ReligionChurch of England
Total Pupils588
School GenderGirls
Boy | Girl %0% | 100%
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School Summary

Total Pupils
588
Age Range
11-18
Other
Gender
Girls
Free School Meals
-%
Nat. Average 36.6%
Avg A-Level Grade
B

Downe House in West Berkshire has 588 pupils, which far exceeds the country average. The school has considerably more female than male students, with 100% girls and 0% boys. Academic attainment has long been linked with good attendance at school.

Students are usually encouraged to pursue studying 8-10 subjects at KS4 although school attainment targets are set at 5 GCSE passes at grade A-C.

A Level is not a compulsory part of a child`s educational progress but often employers seek some evidence of this upon hiring staff. Downe House achieved an average A Level score of 41.17, which is higher than the nation`s average rating.

 

Performance

GCSE/Key Stage 4 Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Total pupils at end of KS4
111
Attainment 8 score
36.4 48.7 49.7
Average GCSE Grade
D C C
Progress 8 measure
NP - -
Year This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C
2016 0% 50% 55.2%
2015 0% 52.1% 55.1%
2014 0% 51.1% 55.4%
2013 0% 55% 62.1%
This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving more A*-C in English and Maths
10% 55.6% 61%
Average number of GCSEs per pupil 4.6 8.6 8.4
Average number of GCSEs (incl. equivalents) per pupil
4.8 9.1 9.2

Attainment Band

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils starting KS4 in low prior attainment band
- NP% 25.7% 27.2%
Pupils starting KS4 in middle prior attainment band
- NP% 52.2% 53.8%
Pupils starting KS4 in high prior attainment band
- NP% 34.2% 39.4%

A Level Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of A Level student at the end of year 179 186.9 189.2
Average point score per A level entry (as grade) B C C
Average point score per A Level entry 41.17 31.7 31.8
Average grade in best 3 A level - SUPP C+ C+
Average point score in best 3 A level entries - - 34.5 36
Percentage of A levels pupils achieving AAB or better - -% 13.3% 19.7%

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